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Embassy of Turkey, Nairobi
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30 Gigiri Road
Türkiye visa requirements for Kenyan citizens
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Türkiye, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
KEN
Kenya
Going to
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Türkiye
Visa needed
Apply through a Turkish embassy if you need a visa and cannot apply online.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Make your trip easier
Do you already have any of these?
Some countries make entry easier if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from another country.
What to do
Find Türkiye's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Türkiye
Your passport decides if you need a tourist visa.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaApply through a Turkish embassy if you need a visa and cannot apply online.
- Stay
- 15–90 days
How to apply
- Choose the Turkish office that covers where you live.
- Complete the online form and upload the requested papers.
- Print and sign the form.
- Attend your appointment with original papers and copies.
Documents required
- Passport and copy
- Signed application form
- Photo
- Travel medical insurance
- Travel and hotel bookings
- Proof of funds
- Proof of residence, if needed
- Return ticket
- Interview
- Your visa sets your stay; Guyana, Nauru and Nepal have 15-day ordinary-passport visas.
- Check your office's checklist and apply at least 30 days before travel.
Sources (21)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Foreign ministry: nationality and passport visa rules
- Foreign ministry: visa purposes and general rules
- Foreign ministry: passport validity requirements
- Foreign ministry: consular visa pre-application
- Official electronic visa portal; readable response did not expose full current conditions
- Presidency of Migration Management: foreigners' questions
- Migration information centre: visa and residence questions
- New Delhi embassy: electronic visa procedure
- New Delhi embassy: electronic airport transit visa notice
- Los Angeles consulate: 2026 visa application guidance
- Los Angeles: tourist visa checklist, 2026
- London consulate: tourist visa checklist
- Los Angeles: transit visa checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: education visa checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: work visa checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: family unification checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: medical treatment checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: research visa checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: filming and documentary checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: digital nomad checklist, 2026
- National tourism platform: digital nomad certificate requirements
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Trips to Türkiye
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Coming from Kenya
- Plugs C FAdapter needed
- MoneyTRY ₺
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageTurkish
- Emergency112 or 911 or 153 police112 or 911 ambulance
Planning your Türkiye trip
- IstanbulSee a skyline filled with domes and minarets.
- Western and southern coastal ruinsExplore ancient sites along the coast.
- Eastern Black Sea mountainsSee lush, misty mountains and temperate rainforests.
- Cappadocian pottery workshopsSome workshops let visitors watch pottery being made or try making it themselves.
Scams to watch for in Türkiye
- Tourist prices and hidden chargesYou order or buy something without checking the price. The seller then charges much more than expected. Tourists may be charged five to ten times the usual price, even for tea. High opening prices are also common at street markets.
- Wrong changeThe seller or driver returns less change than you are owed. The trick relies on you being distracted or unfamiliar with the money.
- Claiming you paid with a smaller noteYou hand over a large note. The person claims you gave a smaller one and asks for more money. A taxi driver may quickly swap your note for a smaller note.
About Türkiye
Turkey is a republic across Southeast Europe and Western Asia, between the Black and Aegean seas.
- Capital
- Ankara
- Money
- Turkish lira (₺)
- Languages
- Turkish
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +90
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Questions
Do kenyan citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Türkiye, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Türkiye visa?
At Türkiye's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Is it easier to visit Türkiye if I already have a US, UK or Schengen visa?
With a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen, US, UK and Ireland, the rule becomes "evisa".
Do turkish citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Turkish citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to Kenya.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Türkiye?
Libya, Morocco, Seychelles and Tunisia can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Türkiye are easier for kenyan citizens?
Palestine, Jordan, Hong Kong, Malaysia Philippines, and 3 more let kenyan citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Türkiye?
Find Türkiye's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Türkiye?
Turkish lira (₺). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Türkiye?
Turkish.
How strong is the Kenya passport?
It ranks #68 and reaches 64 destinations without applying ahead.
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